More survey participants (34 percent) said the price of homes was the major issue facing the city. Homelessness and street behavior, which had been top issues in past years, ranked second (29 percent).

The runaway price of San Francisco housing has become a focal point for many city politicians and residents as the city’s economy heats up, leading to more people than ever looking for places to live in San Francisco.

The Chamber poll also showed an uphill battle for new taxes, especially for those measures requiring a two-thirds vote. The poll showed voter support for: a two-cent tax on sugar sweetened beverages (51 percent in favor); increasing the state vehicle license fee from 0.65 to 2 percent (52 percent in favor); and a $500 million general obligation bond to fund MUNI capital improvement projects (54 percent in favor).

The poll showed voter opposition to congestion pricing (72 percent in opposition), and to government-sponsored electric power, with 55 percent of voters saying they prefer to stay with PG&E as the provider for their electric power.

Eric Young covers economic development, government, law and the business of sports for the San Francisco Business Times.

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